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FV05 LVL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,697 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,791 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 81,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,381 miles

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Pass 11 May 2012 72,471 miles

rear brake discs visually poor and heavily corroded/scored but performance is good

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs are poor

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,964 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn very close to limits at edges

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn very close to limits at edges

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,200 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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FV05 LVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 LVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 LVL registered?

FV05 LVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is FV05 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LVL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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